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    Spark plugs time for new ones

    "morning gents, 85hp & she "morning gents, 85hp & she didn't fire right up this weekend like she usually does. put new plugs in during winterizing end of season to be ready for this year. figure i got at least 50hrs on this set. am i do for new ones?"
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    Impeller or pump kitadvice 856X4L

    "Hello all, should i change th "Hello all, should i change the whole water pump set up or just the impeller? would like to save a few bucks but not at the expense of gasgets, corrodid plate etc..etc.. is it that much more work to do the whole water pump set up? kit = 85 impeller = 15...
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    Warning Buzzer

    "Great first weekend, caught a "Great first weekend, caught a dozen northern pike & a couple of large mouth. Motor ran great but, the heat alarm went off while trolling in about 3-4 feet of water, sandy bottom & milfoil already coming up. the water spray coming out the exhaust ports was hot...
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    Lower unit cam or coupler shift

    "hello all, model #856X4L, can "hello all, model #856X4L, can someone tell me if I have a one piece lower unit w/ a cam shift or coupler shift or two piece unit w/ cam or coupler? i'm reading through the seloc manual to change the impeller & water pump. pretty sure i have a one piece unit w/ a...
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    Trailer tires dry rot

    "Hello all, should I put the t "Hello all, should I put the trailer/boat up on jacks to get the weight off the tires? One tire is brand new & the other is in gd shape (no signs of dry rot) and I'm getting a new spare this winter. Any feedback would be appreciated.Thanks as always - dave p/s...
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    Lower unit 3 tiny holes

    "Can someone tell me what thes "Can someone tell me what these little holes are? (85hp #856X4L, '84) There are 3 tiny holes just below the fin. Unfortunately the first one closest to the transum is leaking. Is this a sign of a blown seal? Again these are NOT fill/drain holes (that would be to...
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    Surface gap plugs vs tip

    "Hello everyone, Is a surface "Hello everyone, Is a surface gap plug better than a tip plug? I bought 3 UL18V plugs for my 85hp (manual spec) yet I took out 3 autolite tip plugs (216). Which plug is a better for this motor? The motor ran very good w/ the autolite tip plug yet the manual calls...
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    Rectifier amp plug wires model 856X4L

    "Hey guys, can anyone get thei "Hey guys, can anyone get their hands on a rectifier #FK650450 (thanks graham for the part #). a paid a local dealer that said he could get it in a couple of days only to find out it is back ordered until sept 8th. Also, can i purchase new plug wires seperatly...
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    Graham JIT need help

    "OK, I used Lucas 80-90 heavy "OK, I used Lucas 80-90 heavy duty gear oil for my lower unit. The packeging said "excellent for outboard final drives". I called them and a "rep" said that one of their california techs use it all the time on end units and I'll have no problem. Do I leave it...
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    Lower unit oil

    "how do i check, add or change "how do i check, add or change oil in the lower unit. '84, 85hp. thanks - dave"
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    Manual for b84 85hp

    "Intertested in buying a repai "Intertested in buying a repair manual. Will parts be available (at least for a while) for a 1984, 85hp Force? This motor was taken care of and is in VGC and I want to keep it that way. Thank you - dave"
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    Water intake b84 85hp

    "ok so i checked the batttery "ok so i checked the batttery last night w/ "earmuffs" to see if it was taking a charge - no problem, but i noticed NO water coming out through the exhaust on my Force 85hp. I didn't run the engine long, just enough to ck my meter. does this motor have a...
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    Mechanics JIT Bill Tim etc

    "Gentleman, Just want to say t "Gentleman, Just want to say thanks, you guys are great! As a new boat owner, I'm so impressed w/ your knowledge and skill, especially helping out people like me...thanks again - davekirk"
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